(A) In order to encourage the prompt renovation of property, the owner of a fire-damaged building may be exempt from paying vacant building fees required under the subchapter; provided, that within 30 days from the date of the fire, the owner at the time of the fire, submits a request for an exemption in writing to the enforcement officer.
(B) This request shall include the following information supplied by the owner:
(1) A description of the premises;
(2) The names and address of the owner or owners;
(3) A statement of intent to repair and reoccupy the building in an expedient manner; and
(4) An exemption granted under this section shall be valid for no more than 90 days. In the event that the owner of the property at the time of the fire who received an exemption under this section should, at any time after the fire, transfer to another person any ownership interest in the subject property, the exemption under this section is immediately void and any new owner(s) shall be responsible for paying any required vacant building fees.
(Ord. 03-2019, passed 6-18-2019)